English–Chinese
“murderer” in Chinese
How to say “murderer” in Chinese
“Murderer” in Chinese is 凶手 (xiōng shǒu).
The person who causes another person's death through a deliberate killing.
Example sentences with 凶手
庭审中，目击者指认的凶手出庭接受审问。tíng shěn zhōng mù jī zhě zhǐ rèn de xiōng shǒu chū tíng jiē shòu shěn wèn
During the trial, the murderer identified by the witness appeared in court to be questioned.
Tips for using 凶手
- In reports and conversation, this noun usually sounds like a conclusion of responsibility, so using it while facts remain unsettled can make a speaker sound overly certain.
Other Chinese words for “murderer”
杀手被判了死刑。shā shǒu bèi pàn le sǐ xíng
The murderer was sentenced to death.